The average train between Melrose and Watertown takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Melrose to Watertown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Melrose and Watertown. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Watertown at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melrose to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Melrose station and arriving at Watertown station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Melrose to Watertown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Melrose/Cedar Park station.
Melrose to Watertown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waverley station.
The distance between Melrose and Watertown is 13.7 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a train from Melrose/Cedar Park to Waverley via North Station in around 1h 27m.